Job Counselor

Daily Function
Under the supervision of Field Officer, the Employment Counselor / Job Developer will work to develop and monitor Employment Services Plan.
The Employment Counselor / Job Developer will conduct assessments of individuals’ employability to determine suitability for services and make appropriate referrals to support successful Employment Services Plan.
The Employment Counselor/ Job Developer will assist clients in achieving employment objectives by providing individual employment counseling.
Duties & Responsibilities: (include but not limited to)
-          To Interview clients to obtain employment history, educational background, career objectives, client evaluation of program experience, and to assess their employment needs.
-          To identify barriers to employment and assist clients to develop job readiness skills and job search.
-          To collect labor market information for clients regarding job opening, entry and skill requirements and any other occupational information: (what companies and industries are in the area, what skills and experience local area employers prefer and require, what is the usual means of entry into those companies/industries, advice clients on how best apply)
-          To assess need for additional assistance such as rehabilitation, financial aid and or further vocational training and make appropriate referrals.
-          To provide counseling assistance in the areas of: Job saving, job search, job placement, job creation, career decision making, or other identified employment needs.
-          To assist clients with resume and cover letter writing, interview preparation…etc
-          To support and monitor clients as they progress through their Employment Plans
-          To support clients in accessing programs such as literacy training, second career, job creation, partnership or self-employment benefit
-          To follow up with clients at appropriate intervals to assess progress and record outcomes
-          To support  delivery of seminars and workshops to clients
-          To provide one on one counseling to assist clients in achievement of their employment objectives
-           Liaise with employment, job development services and community agencies , as needed to facilitate client’s progress
-          To conduct outreach to clients, employers and the community to promote program services
-          To maintain file case notes and appropriate documentation about client’s progress
-          To enter accurate client data into designated reporting system and to update as needed
-          To submit monthly/quarterly reports as required
-          To assist clients in the use of resources and technology for job search activities
-          To undertake any other duties commensurate with the post as required
 
Necessary Skills and Attributes
-              Compassionate, mature and responsible attitude
-              Friendly personality and ability to work under pressure
-              Capacity to sense and recognize a situation
-              Tendency to act in a controlled and predictable manner
-              Must be able to work with a diverse population
-              Time-management skills
-              Computer skills: Word, Excel, Power Point, Outlook and internet